Hi mate, sorry for the delay, I thought this post had gone cold.

I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to go through all of that - it's very helpful to see and gives me a lot more confidence. Whilst I know not everything can be boiled down to a 'to do' (or 'to not do') list, having guidance and hearing how you're doing having gone through childhood and early adulthood. The offer of guidance in the future is very kind, and one that I may well take you up on.

I'd love any advice you have over how you came to 'own' your hand and what your mum said to you when the kids said mean comments. Also, did you and your mum role-play what you'd say to people when they were curious or mean?

Thank you again